On 14 January 2013, a Cooperation Agreement was concluded between the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The Agreement was signed by the Director of DIAC, Nassib G. Ziadé, and the Secretary-General of the PCA, Hugo H. Siblesz. The Agreement allows each institution to request the use of facilities at the other institution to conduct arbitral proceedings. The Agreement further provides that both institutions will cooperate in the organization of conferences on arbitration, and in the exchange of information and expertise.